Finding the Third Proportional to 190,485 and 284,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,485 and 284,793 is: 425,792.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,485 : 284,793 = 284,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,485/284,793 = 284,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,485x = 284,793 × 284,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,485x = 81,107,052,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,107,052,849/190,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,792.33
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